ART 3644 - Drawing Identity

3(0 + 6)

Prerequisite: ARTH 1600, ARTH 1700, ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501, ART 1531 and ART 1541; or permission of department

This course explores the fundamentals of portraying identity through an anatomical examination of facial structure, as well as body language, clothing,body ornamentation and cultural influences. It surveys the notion of “ideal beauty” historically and in contemporary societies. Various cultural canons are discussed and contrasted with today’s technology which provides access to alterations of the face and body. Class dialogue engages moral and ethical questions concerning art, culture and humanity whether virtual or in reality. A variety of media and techniques are explored which embrace literal and inventive explorations of anatomy and surface forms. Students create work through identity-driven assignments that serve as points of departure in
constructing artworks.